First I apologize to all the readers and to Mary Maxim for this review. My frustration with the pattern was my own doing. I was assuming I was making one of the special stitches correctly but I was not. So as another reader stated he problem was ME and not the pattern. I love the way it is working up. I may even make the one in blue.

I am an experienced crocheter and I am having some major problems with the pattern. I've attempted it half a dozen times now and even the initial chain seems to be off on its count. And then when I do Row 3 it doesn't seem to create a pattern at all. I can't see how it will look anything like the illustration. I see that other people have successfully completed it so I will keep trying, but it would be nice if someone from Mary Maxim could give at least the first few rows a try to see if it looks like it is correct. The yarn is very soft and this was finally a pattern my son liked so I am anxious to complete it.

Love the pattern, easy to work once you get the pattern down. Must have worked a little loose as I ran out of red & white yarns on the last side of the border. Contacted Mary Maxim and additional yarn was sent quickly (Thank You). Made for my son who loves it.

This throw is stunning in person when completed. The yarn is of great quality and the pattern is super easy to follow.
This makes a great gift for anyone, but a great pattern for a gift for a male. It has that masculine look to it.

This afghan crochets up beautifully. A great gift for the man on your list. Went together quickly, and is a very attractive afghan. I liked the black one so well I ordered the blue one to make. Can't go wrong with this pattern and yarn. Enjoy!